Day Camp Director (Summer)

Company: Town of Flower Mound
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Supervises two (2) or more day camp adult and volunteer workers in various activities for youth. Also coordinates camp activities, schedules, supplies, and transportation.

Examples of Duties

• Responsible for ordering arts and crafts and various sports supplies.
• Coordinates all expenditures, budget framework, and proposed budget allotment through the Programs Coordinator. This position is not directly responsible for the budget.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the Youth Day Camp program.
• Responsible for collecting day camp fees.
• Coordinates all transportation for field trips and special events.
• Plans the pre-camp workshop for all staff.
• Coordinates safety and first aid with all employees and volunteers.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all the children at day camp.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

EDUCATION:

• An Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent majoring in Education, Physical Education, or Recreation is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and First Aid training is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in working with children 6-12 years, summer camp, day care, church camp, public recreation, and/or outdoor activities is required.

Must be able to work Monday - Friday, June 1 - August 6

40 hours per week

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).

Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sports activities (softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis), arts and crafts, environmental sciences, cultural arts, etc. Must have skills in organizing children, supervision of 3-5 staff workers, discipline, and creating a positive camp environment.
• Must have organization skills and arts and crafts techniques.
• Must have the ability to work with children 6-12 years, inform parents of activities, teenage, and adult volunteers.
• Must have the ability to participate in sports activities and to deal with the public.
• Must have mathematical and decision making abilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to read, speak, and hear.
• Must have the ability to lift loaded ice chests and items of 50 lbs., stoop, walk, bend, run, throw, climb, and swim.
• Work in an outdoor setting exposed to heat, dust, wind, insects, noxious plants, and snakes.

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